Total births
1,796
Unisex name · since 1918
Berlin
Berlin has 1,796 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2863
- among girls today
- 1,796
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Berlin is the #2863 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,796 recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Berlin has been recorded 1,796 times among girls since 1918, currently ranked #2863 nationally and more common than 84% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #2863 among girls today
- 1,796 born since 1918
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Berlin is currently the #2863 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 1,796 born since 1918, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2863
- among girls today
- 1,796
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Berlin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2863
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Berlin was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
97 babies were named Berlin in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Berlin compares
1,796 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Berlin's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Berlin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,796 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 48 | 19,840 |
Berlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Berlin's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 97, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Berlin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#2,863
Active since
1918
Berlin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Berlin popularity over time - boys
1,635 total births recorded since 1899 (Berlin as boys' name)
Berlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Berlin's strongest decade.
743 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Berlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 40
1920s
40 births
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 169
1990s
169 births
- 2000s
2000s
449 births
- 2010s
2010s
743 births
- 2020s
2020s
317 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 743 births (41% of all-time use).
How Berlin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Berlin's total volume
Berlin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Berlin by state
Where Berlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 578 | 32.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 89 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Utah | | 52 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 21 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.3% |
California share of Berlin's total US births 32.2%
Even split
578 of 1,796 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Berlin appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berlin? ▼
1,796 babies have been named Berlin since 1918. It currently ranks #2863 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 97 births.
When was Berlin most popular? ▼
Berlin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 743 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Berlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Berlin are California (578 births), Texas (89 births), Utah (52 births).
Is Berlin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Berlin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,796 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,635 births.
How long has the name Berlin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Berlin since 1918 -- 108 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Berlin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bertha, Bernice, Bernadette, Bernadine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Berlin's data
- Berlin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (743 total births) through the 2020s (317) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Berlins (578 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Berlin
Nearby Names Like Berlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berlin
Bertha Girl
#4669 207,870 births
Bernice Girl
#3823 182,130 births
Bernadette Girl
#1242 54,973 births
Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
#7594 13,736 births
Compare Berlin side by side: Berlin vs Bertha Berlin vs Bernice Berlin vs Bernadette
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Berlin
Jacklyn #2862
16,997 births · Peak 1987
Nessa #2864
1,368 births · Peak 2016
Adrian #2861
15,717 births · Peak 1983
Luci #2865
2,865 births · Peak 2010
Mabry #2860
1,315 births · Peak 2017
Kaylyn #2866
12,053 births · Peak 1997
Ibbie #2859
106 births · Peak 2024
Linley #2867
1,662 births · Peak 2021
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Berlin: #2863 Unisex Name - 1,796 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berlin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Berlin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.